fragment
1 of 2verb/fræɡˈmɛnt/
Forms:fragments,fragmenting,fragmented,fragmented
1
to break into smaller pieces
C2- Glass fragments easily when dropped.
- The ancient artifact fragmented during the excavation.
- As the earthquake shook the ground, the building was fragmenting rapidly.
- If not handled with care, the delicate structure will fragment.
- By this time next year, the old bridge will be fragmenting due to natural wear.
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